Computer Apps
BUSINESS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
SYLLABUS
Mrs. Garland
E-mail:
sgarland@esu6.org
Appointment Hours:Arrange a time with me during your lunch period or after school if you
need extra time/help to complete a project.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION:
This course incorporates computer terminology, hardware, software,
operation systems, and information systems relating to a business
environment. The main focus of this course is on business
applications of software, including word processing, spreadsheets,
databases, presentation graphics, and business-oriented use of the
Internet. Students create materials for teachers to use in their
classes. They will then show the teacher how they created the
materials.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES:
The primary goal of this course is to apply the knowledge that
students currently have to real life situations. The student should
gain enough familiarity with terminology and concepts so that
he/she can evaluate and select appropriate microcomputer systems
for personal use with minimal assistance, and communicate
effectively with other school personnel. The student should also
become comfortable as a 'hands-on' operator of the microcomputer
equipment in our lab, including some ability to respond to error
messages or other unexpected situations. In the process of
achieving the primary goal the student will also acquire or
practice certain fundamental skills generally needed for success in
the workplace.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
For purposes of formally assessing and recording the student's
level of success in the above areas, an evaluation of the final
project will be done by the teacher using various grading
instruments. The teacher that the student prepares the work
for will also fill out a grading rubric. This rubric will
cover their level of understanding of the completed material, as
well as, the quality of the work.
GRADING SCALE:
This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis. Grades
will still be given on assignments. However, in order to pass
the course, all assignments must be completed to the teachers level
of expectation.
REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR CLASS
Notebook
Pen/Pencil
Folder/Binder
Flash Drive
